Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-26

father IN the same tone.
g am told" resumed the young man,
l" that he has left the bench, and though
quite wealthy, has gone back to the bar.
/ have a letter for him which my father,
recalling their youthful friendship, in
sisted on giving me; but | shall not pre-
sent it,"
"Why not? He might be of service to
you"
Scarcely, sir. You see, if am to be a
salesman in country store, | had better
accommodate myself to my position. The
Judge, even if he remembered old
college friendship, wouldn't be likely to
consider me a welcome addition to his
family circle as a visitor. He is rich; and
then he is said to have a very handsome
and accomplished daughter, who would,
no doubt, look down on me. have my
bread and butter to earn and had better
confne myself to it."
" Possibly you are right. But how came
your father to lose his money? | thought
he inherited his fortune"
g Yes, sir but he was drawn into incur
ring responsibility for relative. He is
not ruined by any means, but is only ham
pered, and thinks he will pull through in
time, with little economy and prudence !;
and have no doubt he will. But | am
only in his way, or | would have re-
NAMED"
"Have you ever thought of trying
farming ?"
"No, sir. have no capital, and I
know nothing about it."
"Do you know more of selling groceries
and dry goods?"
Not bit more but, you see, | am
paid something there while l learn"
"Your friend, or your acquaintance, as
you call him, goes to Grifiton, too does
he?"
"Yes, sir; but he goes there In differ
ent capacity. | believe he represents his
father in some transaction about property
with the Judge, and is to remain there
some days as a guest until the affair is
closed. Possibly as his father wants him
to marry, he may be on tour of observa-
ton, and take in the Judges daughter.
Though that is impairment of me, for he
has said nothing on the subject"
"Do you think he is so irresistible as to
be able to pick and choose at his pleasure?"
inquired the girl, looking quizzically over
her fathers shoulder.
He can be very fascinating when he
chooses, | am told" replied Boiling; and
as he is handsome, an only son, and his
father worth millions, he is at least what
elderly ladies call a good catch.'"
" He puts up is fascination along with
his courtesy, suppose, and leaves both
at home when he travels" said the girl.
Lucy Lucyw cried her father, ''some
thoughts had better be left unspoken."
The conversation turned into other
channels. But the old farmer still pur-
sued his queries in the most artful way.
There is strong thirst for information in
the rural mind, but in this instance it
seemed to be personal.
At last the elegant Jim Poulder came
back from the smoking-car, with strong
nicotian aroma shedding itself from his
person. He brought something more with
him. His voice had thickness which
told OF the draining Of his pocket flask.
He was jolly and confidential
"Sorry, old fellow" he said, ito have
left you so long. Been bored to death for
want of company, haven't you ?"
"Oh, no | have enjoyed very pleasant
conversation with our genial neighbor over
the way"
"Genial! Well, of all the queer chaps
for picking up all low acquaintance, you
beat em, and give 'em six in the game"
Ssh! They'll hear you"
'Let 'em, who cares? Going to stop at
the junction ?"
NO. there is 4 one-horse sort Of connect
ing train, learn, and l shall push on to
Griffton at once"
81 shan't. I'll lie over day. I'm sort
of worn out, and Pll come over tomorrow
as fresh as a daisy. Hope you'll have
good time among the cheese and candles.
| intend to look in on you before leave.
and see how doth the little busy bee i'm
prove each shining hour"
''Thank you; you're very kind"
The brakeman craned his neck in the
door, and uttered some sounds, apparently
"Gritting Juxsh'n," which the expert
enced ear understood to be Griffton juno
ton, and the travellers for that point left
the cars. Poulder made his way with his
luggage to the little hotel there, while the
farmer and daughter, followed by Boiling,
made theirs to the single car, with the
little superanuated engine attached, which
stood waiting. There were no other pas
sengers, and the three had the car to them
selves.
"Come over here Mr.. Boiling" said the
old man, after the car had been in motion
awhile, a want to talk with you bit.
Turn down this seat. That will do. You
said you had letter for Judge Carter, and
didn't intend to deliver it."
"Yes, sir"
Did it never occur to you, young man,
that it was your duty TO obey a fathers
order"
AZ trust, sir, that Pm usually obedient
1t was not positive order. | shall write
to him and explain"
az tell you that you should deliver that
letter to its proper owner. You are only a
trustee in the case. | am Judge Carter.
and this is my daughter, Lucy. Hand
over the paper to the Court"
al beg pardon, sir; but /"
You want Identification. Here, con-
ductor! Tell this young man who l
am"
Judge Carter" responded the func-
tionary, little curicus to know what it
was all about.
"Thank you, Phillips. Tnatll do.
Now, sir"
Boiling, not a little astonished. took the
letter from his pocket-book
"If you'll permit me,n said the Judge.
as he opened the letter and glanced over
the contents. He gives you good char
acter and wants me to look after you a
little. All, how time flies Lucy, this
young fellows father and | had such good
times in the old days. How long did you
read law, Bolling?"
"a little over two years, sir"
Like it?"
Every much, indeed, sir"
"Whom did you read with?'
"Spence & Sullivan"
Good men. Sullivan put you through
the office business, fancy that's his way.
Now, I've been putting you through an
exhaustive examination, which is my way,
and I think you will do. Let old Bragg
find another salesman. He's not dying
for you and l can get him substitute. I
have two students in my Office What
they are there for is their own business,
but they'll never make great success at
the bar unless they change their ways. l
want clerk to manage my Office and to
boss around while I'm off on circuit. FL
give you living salary-not too much,
and you can read law meanwhile. You
ought to be able to pass in year. If
you turn out as | hope you will, why,
when you get your sheepskin, we'll see